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Approaches in Studying Personality

Approaches in Studying Personality. Theories and Research. What is theory?. A set of logically related concepts or statements, which seeks to describe and explain development and predict what kinds of behavior may occur under certain conditions. Purpose of theory.

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Approaches in Studying Personality

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  1. Approaches in Studying Personality

  2. Theories and Research

  3. What is theory? • A set of logically related concepts or statements, which seeks to describe and explain development and predict what kinds of behavior may occur under certain conditions.

  4. Purpose of theory • Explain the meaning of an event / phenomena it addresses • Predict or suggest new information

  5. How to decide a Good Theory? • Testable • Tested  Systematically • Should not be based on narrow information • Parsimony • Subjective criteria • Stimulating

  6. RESEARCH METHODS

  7. Research Procedure • Problem statement • Hypothesis (prediction) • Overall plan (research design) • Data Collection • Data Analysis • Conclusion

  8. Types of Research • Observation • Survey • Case Study • Correlation Study • Experimental • Clinical

  9. Research Design • Longitudinal Study • Cross-sectional Study

  10. Data Collection technique • Observation • Interview (open ended) • Questionnaire (close ended) • Qualitative Methods

  11. ETHICS IN RESEACH

  12. FOUR AREAS OF CONCERN • consent, • harm, • privacy, • deception.

  13. Ethical decision making process: • Four steps in ethical decision: • Define issue • Brainstorm • Rate ideas for solutions • Re-examine solution

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